Dependency on soup kitchens in urban areas of New York State.

Rauschenbach, Barbara S.; Frongillo, Edward A.; Thompson, F. E.; Andersen, Erik; Spicer, Deborah

doi:10.2105/ajph.80.1.57

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“…In this survey, 43% of those interviewed were newly housed or in flats/bedsits and financially vulnerable. The experience in this survey echoes that of the USA, where about 60% interviewed in 20–30 sites in different studies were in flat/bedsit accommodation, many of whom lacked basic facilities, such as a cooker or refrigerator (Rauschenbach et al ., 1990; Bowering et al ., 1991). It is often said that day centres and soup runs perpetuate the problems of homelessness, and encourage a negative support system for vulnerable groups, further marginalizing them.…”

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Food, health and eating among single homeless and marginalized people in London

Evans¹,

Dowler

1999

J Human Nutrition Diet

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Summary Background: ‘Single homeless’ people are marginalized and largely dependent on voluntary sector organizations for food. The assessment of dietary quality in such groups is particularly difficult, but information is essential in order to improve provision. The aim of this study was to investigate dietary patterns and food sources of day centre and soup run users. Methods: A simple food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) and 24‐h dietary recall were completed on 423 participants (348 males and 75 females) through opportunistic sampling. ‘Rough sleepers’ made up 25% of the sample population, hostel dwellers 19%; other people classed as ‘homeless’ were in squats/bed and breakfast (B & B)/on a friend's floor (12%). Forty‐three per cent of the sample had a flat or bedsit but were using day centres and soup runs because of financial difficulties. The age range was 15–76 years with a median of 34. Results: Only 28% ate vegetables daily; 60% seldom ate fruit, salad, fruit juice or wholemeal products. For men and women diets were high in saturated fat and nonmilk extrinsic sugar. Intakes of nonstarch polysaccharide, vitamins A, C, E, selenium, potassium and zinc were low. In addition, women had low intakes of protein, iron, folic acid, calcium, iodine and magnesium. Seventy per cent said they wanted to improve their diet. Conclusion: The survey showed that the majority of people using day centres and soup runs do not meet current dietary recommendations. This was a reflection of the foods provided and policies to support the work of day centres and soup runs need to address the quality of food available.

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Food, health and eating among single homeless and marginalized people in London

Evans¹,

Dowler

1999

J Human Nutrition Diet

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“…The existing studies on the characteristics and dietary quality of CFA clients utilize data from surveying clients at food pantries without a comparison group of observationally similar nonclients. [12][13][14][15][16] Moreover, these studies focus on foods obtained by CFA clients through CFAs, and limited information is available for foods acquired through other venues such as superstores, supermarkets, and convenience stores. Thus, it is difficult to compare the importance of different shopping locations for CFA users.…”

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The Use of Charitable Food Assistance Among Low-Income Households in the United States

Fan¹,

Gundersen²,

Baylis³

et al. 2021

Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

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“…For example, Bowering et al . (1991) and Rauschenbach et al (1990) studied soup kitchen users in New York City. Eighty per cent of the sample population used this service for less than one year, while nearly one-fifth were long-term users.…”

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Food insecurity and the use of soup kitchens among suburban elderly women in two counties in Pennsylvania

Hosseini

2017

Humanomics

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Purpose This paper aims to study the specific factors causing suburban-dwelling elderly American women to patronize different soup kitchens in Pennsylvania and investigate how non-profit and government agencies could better meet the needs of this food-insecure population, to fill a significant gap in the growing literature on food insecurity in high-income countries. Design/methodology/approach The authors conducted observational visits and structured interviews with over 200 patrons and staff of soup kitchens in two counties in the US state of Pennsylvania over visits spanning two years. Findings Elderly American women have very distinct soup kitchen needs and usage patters that differ from other patrons in eight key ways the authors identify. From these, the authors identify four central themes that food assistance reform in the US must address to improve the wellbeing of this subpopulation. Research limitations/implications The authors find that significant structural changes of the US food relief system must be made to better meet the needs of food-insecure elderly American women. Practical implications Soup kitchens should begin to offer information about federal programs, group transportation and other resources tailored to elderly women at soup kitchens to significantly improve their wellbeing, and help relieve the burden born by US non-profit food assistance organizations. Originality/value No studies to date have focused on the soup kitchen use of this specific population, whose needs, living circumstances, attitudes toward charity and socioeconomic realities differ significantly from other subpopulations of soup kitchen patrons.

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Dependency on soup kitchens in urban areas of New York State.

Cited by 13 publications

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Food, health and eating among single homeless and marginalized people in London

Food, health and eating among single homeless and marginalized people in London

The Use of Charitable Food Assistance Among Low-Income Households in the United States

Food insecurity and the use of soup kitchens among suburban elderly women in two counties in Pennsylvania

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